KENYA
Wilfred Murungi, the founder of Mastermind Tobacco, has passed away, marking the end of an era for the veteran industrialist who steered the cigarettes maker for more than three decades.
Murungi, who was in his early seventies, is said to have been unwell in recent months. His death has left his flagship business with an uncertain future as the firm has lately been dealing with tax issues.
Murungi founded Mastermind after learning the ropes of the cigarette industry during a stint at BAT Kenya, which he left in 1985 having held the position of technical director.